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Sunday, March 19, 2017

Highly motivated working professionals in India will soon be
able to earn a Global MBA from a US university, without quitting their jobs.
Illinois Institute of Technology’s Stuart School of Business in Chicago,
Illinois, USA is launching a Global MBA program in ‘Business Innovation’ for
working professionals. Keeping in mind the convenience of Indian students, this
program will be a 2-year, part-time course delivered online using interactive
technology that provides a rigorous high-quality learning experience. The
course aims to prepare working professionals globally for the next phase in
business innovation in the age of Big Data and technological transformation.

The Illinois Tech
program is designed with a focus on business innovation to prepare experienced,
mid-career professionals for leadership and management positions in India and
abroad. The program will enable international students to take classes online
in a live, interactive session once a week, using Blackboard Collaborate
technology.

The technology will
also facilitate student-to-student interaction; projects in global, virtual
teams; the flexibility to appear for exams from anywhere. The program also
offers an opportunity for students to participate in a short international
immersion experience in Chicago.

Dr. M. Krishna
Erramilli, program director, associate dean & professor of marketing, said,
“India is a growing global hub in the business of technology and Big Data.
Through this course, we aim to enhance the skills of working professionals,
providing a global perspective, broadening their thinking, giving them
experience with strategic innovation methods, and empowering them to recognize
and seize new opportunities. The program also comes as an advantage to every
Indian student who cannot afford education in an international university as we
are offering this course at an affordable cost. Also, online format of the
course will further reduce the cost of travel and accommodation, benefiting the
student at large.”

Commenting on the launch,
Dr. Alan W Cramb, president, Illinois Institute of Technology said, “Our
University pioneered asynchronous delivery of advanced courses in computer
science and engineering to working professionals in India’s “Silicon Valley” 20
years ago. We have seen how students and their employers have benefited. We are
delighted to be able to extend these benefits to in–career professionals, who
wish to pursue an MBA, and their employers. “

The mission of Stuart
Business School is to provide courses designed to enhance real world and
socially responsible perspectives. The Illinois Tech Online MBA for Global
Professionals in Business Innovation has a unique focus on management
challenges in technology-intensive organizations, financial modeling, Big Data
analytics, design thinking, innovation, and sustainability. These topics are
incorporated through the multi-disciplinary components of strategically
competitive leadership to globally diverse in-career students.

India’s largest luxury
car manufacturer, Mercedes-Benz organized its unique customer engagement
initiative, Luxe Drive, in the ‘City of Gardens – Bangalore’ over the weekend.
The patrons who were present got a comprehensive brand experience, based on the
three pillars of Adrenaline, Gourmet and Lifestyle during these two days of the
event. The event became a runaway success and patrons enjoyed the luxurious
brand experience that blends the thrill of driving with lifestyle combined with
gourmet. The event was held at Nice Ring Road, Bengaluru, Karnataka.

The patrons enjoyed the best of luxury and brand experience made
available by Mercedes-Benz India. Renowned Chef Ranveer Brar ensured the guests
enjoyed delectable platter prepared by him. The fashion workshop conducted by
Genesis Luxury created buzz among patrons as they showcased globally renowned
lifestyle brands at the event. Patrons also received an opportunity to drive
the fascinating range of Mercedes-Benz vehicles on the specially designed
tracks. This drive showcased the technological prowess and luxury quotient of
the cars.

Speaking on the occasion, Roland Folger, Managing
Director and CEO, Mercedes-Benz India said, “The garden
and IT city of Bangalore is a gateway of Southern prosperity and it is a
quintessential market for us at Mercedes-Benz. Customer engagement programmes
like Luxe Drive are essential to engage with our potential customer base and we
do this by providing them an indulgent brand experience synonymous with the
Three Pointed Star. Such customer oriented activities help us in creating and
strengthening our brand’s resonance with our patrons and prospective customers.
At Luxe Drive, we inform, engage and intrigue our audience by providing the
best experience of gourmet, adrenaline and lifestyle. We are confident of
bringing more such customized engagement programs in the future, and continue
to fascinate our valuable patrons with memorable experiences.”

Mercedes-Benz introduced many interesting activities this year
like the Blind Fold Photography Workshop and Live Musical Performances to
enthrall the patrons. The blind fold photography workshop celebrates the
diversity of human conditions; a visually

Luxe Drive had in store something for everyone, right from the
tiny toddlers who can enjoy themselves in the fun-filled zone specially created
for them, to the ardent brand enthusiasts who could pick some exclusive and
trendy Mercedes-Benz merchandise. This time AMG Lifestyle Collection was also
on display in addition to the regular merchandise, adding even more excitement.
The Mercedes Trophy zone had exclusive Mercedes Trophy goodies on display that
kept the participants and families engaged throughout. The Mercedes-Benz
pre-owned car sales team also organized a free car evaluation where in a
special trade-in opportunity was provided along with personalized finance
options.